Paul Blackburn

I've noticed over the past few years, it seems the Cubs are the only team that continues to deploy a left and right-handed lineup card depending on the starting pitcher. To me, that seems like it would be hard for anyone to get in a groove. Why not just let the best eight players play on a consistent basis and sub them when the need a day rest? Since Dale Sveum and now Rick Renteria are doing it, is this coming from the top (Theo Epstein)? All I can say is the poor record we have had the past few years, it obviously isn't working. -- Charles Greenland, Allendale The Cubs’ brass been enamored with and has played righty-lefty matchups for a few years now, and, frankly,...

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I've noticed over the past few years, it seems the Cubs are the only team that continues to deploy a left and right-handed lineup card depending on the starting pitcher. To me, that seems like it would be hard for anyone to get in a groove. Why not just...